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Talkshop Calendar (listen to Talkshop interviews below)

  • Talkshop August 14th, 2026 – Tim Citro
    The ongoing Milepost 18 fire in Hoopa is discussed, along with safety checking the low-rent housing buildings & looking at safety concerns regarding Victorian buildings with Tim Citro (Humboldt Bay Fire Chief)
  • Talkshop August 13th, 2026 – Stacey Eads
    The registration of sexual offenders, the definition of “drug paraphernalia” & recent legal victories in Humboldt are looked at with Stacey Eads (Humboldt County District Attorney)
  • Talkshop August 12th, 2026 – Steve Madrone
    Summer activities coming up this week, the Hoopa Fire & more are discussed today with Steve Madrone (Humboldt County Supervisor, 5th District)
  • Talkshop August 11th, 2026 – UC Co-op
    There’s a new member of the UC Co-op Extension & Yana Valechovic (UC Co-op Extension, Spruce Point) brings in Jared Zystro to discuss what led to him joining the community
  • Talkshop August 10th, 2026 – Michael Davis-Hughes
    Hydroponics are the main discussion point today with Michael Davis-Hughes (Humboldt County Office of Education Superintendent) and also talks about community impact to local schools
  • Talkshop August 7th, 2026 – Miles Slattery
    Miles Slattery (Eureka City Manager) comes by to talk about parking lot changes, the upcoming election season & construction at the end of summer.
  • Talkshop August 6th, 2026 – William Honsal
    Water safety rescues, new purchases coming up for the Dept. & Farmer’s Market stops are discussed today with William Honsal (Humboldt County Sheriff).
  • Talkshop August 5th, 2026 – Juan Pablo Cervantes
    The topics of AI, file management, preservation of Humboldt history & more are discussed today with Juan Pablo Cervantes (Humboldt County Registrar of Voters).
  • Talkshop August 4th, 2026 – John Ford
    John Ford (Humboldt County Planning Director) talks about the ongoing Amazon warehouse plan in McKinleyville, jurisdiction & the different types of plans submitted.
  • Talkshop August 3rd, 2026 – Brian Stephens
    Thoughts about the new traffic signal along the safety corridor, baseball trades & the upcoming August events in Eureka are discussed with Brian Stephens (Eureka Police Chief)
  • Talkshop July 31st, 2026 – Shawna Young
    Student success & strategic planning are discussed today with Shawna Young (Cal-Poly Humboldt Interim Provost)
  • Talkshop July 30th, 2026 – Jason Esselman
    Coming back from a lengthy trip away, Jason Esselman (CHP Public Information Officer) talks about speeding done through the Safety Corridor, passing & the planned roundabout on Samoa Blvd.
  • Talkshop July 29th, 2026 – Rex Bohn
    Before going on vacation, Rex Bohn (Humboldt County Supervisor, 1st District) comes by to talk about recreation in Humboldt, thoughts on this year’s Humboldt County Fair & the Slough Bridge project
  • Talkshop July 28th, 2026 – Gary Storts
    It’s the middle of summer break & Gary Storts (Eureka City Schools Superintendent) comes by to show off his shiny new badge for the new school year & talk about Albee Stadium coming along, reading & parental involvement
  • Talkshop July 27th, 2026 – Rob Arkley
    The topics of AI & Amazon take center stage as they are discussed with Rob Arkley (Security National)
  • Talkshop July 24th, 2026 – Seth Crosswhite
    With Hops in Humboldt coming up in about a month, Seth Crosswhite (Hops in Humboldt) comes by to share the history & what to expect for the 2026 event
  • Talkshop July 23rd, 2026 – Chris Mikkelsen
    Chris Mikkelsen (Humboldt Bay Harbor District) comes by to talk about the history of the Harbor, Recreation & Conservation District
  • Talkshop July 22nd, 2026 – Mike Wilson
    Mike Wilson (Humboldt County Supervisor, 3rd District) comes by to discuss the ongoing Eureka Slough Bridge work, Ancient Egypt, driver etiquette & subsidized housing projects
  • Talkshop July 21st, 2026 – Frank Nelson
    Vehicle design & time on the job before things become 2nd nature are among today’s discussed topics with Frank Nelson (Recology of Humboldt)
  • Talkshop July 20th, 2026 – John Dalby
    Instead of talking finances, it’s a travel show as John Dalby (Redwood Capital Bank) talks about where’s he’s traveled recently
  • Talkshop July 17th, 2026 – Matt Eberhardt
    Matt Eberhardt (Fortuna Police Chief) talks about how festivities in Fortuna in July are looked at from the police perspective
  • Talkshop July 16th, 2026 – Merritt Perry
    Did Merritt Perry (Arcata City Manager) come by for Talk Shop? We THINK so, but he could have sent a digital avatar instead since the main discussion point today centered around a recent AI policy for Arcata
  • Talkshop July 15th, 2026 – Tom Mattson
    Dams, lagoons, Freshwater Park & future projects are all on the table & discussed with Tom Mattson (Humboldt County Public Works)
  • Talkshop July 14th, 2026 – Grace Belt
    Humboldt County fair participation, “sibling rivalries” & the sizes of different chapters of 4H are looked at with Grace Belt (UC Co-op extension & Humboldt 4H)
  • Talkshop July 13th, 2026 – HCOE
    Michael Davis-Hughes (Humboldt County Office of Education Superintendent) talks about the Sequoia Conference Center, updates with the new location & tourist destinations in Humboldt
  • Talkshop July 10th, 2026 – Tim Citro
    The arrival of a new Deputy Fire Chief, the 4th of July and wildfire season are today’s topics with Tim Citro (Humboldt Bay Fire Chief)
  • Talkshop July 9th, 2026 – Stacey Eads
    Determining intent in criminal cases, persuasion & what defines a criminal act are discussed with Stacey Eads (Humboldt County District Attorney)
  • Talkshop July 8th, 2026 – Steve Madrone
    T.O.T. funds, tourism marketing & Measure Z spending are discussed today with Steve Madrone (Humboldt County Supervisor, 5th District)
  • Talkshop July 7th, 2026 – Betty & Sierra
    Fundraising and an upcoming golf tournament at the Eureka Municipal Golf Course are discussed with Betty & Sierra (Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation)
  • Talkshop July 6th, 2026 – Brian Stephens
    Aftermath of the 4th of July, different vehicles used & the summer months are discussed with  Brian Stephens (Eureka Police Chief)
  • Talkshop July 3rd, 2026 – Miles Slattery
    The 4th of July is this weekend & Miles Slattery (Eureka City Manager) talks about some of the events coming up tomorrow.
  • Talkshop July 2nd, 2026 – William Honsal
    The ongoing saga of the Miranda’s Rescue property excavation & building a criminal case is the main subject today with William Honsal (Humboldt County Sheriff)
  • Talkshop July 1st, 2026 – Rex Bohn
    While trying to get Dave Tyson to respond during the show, Rex Bohn (Humboldt County Supervisor, 1st District) talks about the budget passing for next year & some of the 4th of July activities this weekend
  • Talkshop June 30th, 2026 – Gary Storts
    With the Albee Stadium project getting closer to completion, Gary Storts (Eureka City Schools Superintendent) talks about some more EHS milestones & planning for the next school year 
  • Talkshop June 29th, 2026 – Rob Arkley
    Elon Musk & the 250 year celebrations are among today’s topics looked at over the phone with Rob Arkley (Security National)